Senior Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

Overview

Merrick & Company is seeking qualified applicants for a full‑time Senior Water Wastewater Project Manager position in our Denver, Greenwood Village, Colorado Springs, or Loveland, Colorado offices. The role requires an experienced project manager with a track record of successfully winning and delivering projects.

• Work on exciting, challenging, and innovative water resource projects.
• Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals passionate about water, community, and recreation.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engage in a mid‑sized, multi‑discipline, employee‑owned consulting engineering firm that builds deep relationships with customers. A culture that values technical excellence, creativity, and work‑life balance.
• Support from over 120 water professionals at Merrick.

• Direct and manage a multi‑discipline team of design engineers or technicians on water and wastewater projects.
• Provide input and participate in strategic planning for the team, working closely with Business Unit management to identify growth, project delivery, staffing, and financial performance.
• Adopt and apply all Merrick policies and procedures on assignments.
• Describe and deliver scope of work to clients.
• Prepare and oversee fee proposals for water and wastewater design work.
• Lead design teams and perform independent planning and design tasks, review others’ designs, prepare construction documents, and manage successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Exercise initiative, judgment, and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities.
• Interface effectively with clients and community members.
• Demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of water treatment and conveyance systems, wastewater treatment and conveyance, and associated infrastructure.
• Show design experience, familiarity with State and Federal regulations, and some construction observation experience.
• Maintain a long‑term record of business development, project management, and managing schedules and budgets for medium to large, complex civil engineering design efforts.
• Manage design teams including engineers, CAD technicians, and sub‑consultants; oversee client development and successful proposals in collaboration with marketing and business development teams.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, government agencies, and community representatives.
• Provide input and participate in strategic planning for the team.
• Perform independent design tasks, peer reviews, prepare construction documents, cost estimates, organize project deliverables, and manage the effort of a design and permitting team.
• Work successfully with team members in different offices or geographies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited school.
• Twenty (20) plus years of infrastructure engineering experience with at least fifteen (15) years in project management.
• Colorado Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Strong technical design experience in water and wastewater projects.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and insurability under Merrick’s carrier.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Travel required.

• Master’s degree in engineering preferred but not required if successful project experience is demonstrated.
• Envision (ENV SP) credential from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure preferred but not required.

• Employee Ownership – All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.
• Robust referral program with incentives.
• Annual performance reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Formal employee recognition programs.
• Peer mentor program for support and guidance.
• Additional programs designed to support success and well‑being.

• Apply online only. No e‑mail, hard copy or third‑party resumes accepted.
• All resumes are reviewed by experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human‑centered hiring process.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Vets.
• Employment contingent upon completion of a pre‑employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.